Here are some testimonials on Diatomaceous Earth: *http://www.earthworkshealth.com/organic-pest-control-testimonials.php* ** Apparently, it works on any crawling insect, including ticks.
I can't wait to use it in my yard!!! On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 4:24 PM, Katy Doyle <athenapities...@gmail.com>wrote: > Ticks have been horrible this year, I'll do a little research to see if > there are any solutions. > > On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 4:21 PM, MaiMaiPG <maima...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> On the same sort of subject: I had a feral contract babesiosis (I think) >> from a tick in December. It was a budget breaker. Luckily, Red recovered. >> He spent a lot of time at the vets' and a lot more confined but looks >> wonderful. Ticks are all over the place and I am getting one or two off of >> me daily. The ferals can't be treated individually. Any ideas would be >> appreciated. >> >> On May 31, 2011, at 2:59 PM, Natalie wrote: >> >> I have never heard of it, but what I have just read on several sites, >>> Sevin >>> powder sounds very dangerous and is definitely poisonous! >>> Diatomaceous earth is not, it's just an irritant when inhaled. One can >>> also >>> use the food grade diatomaceous earth to control worms in cats by mixing >>> it >>> into the food once in a while. >>> >>> How to Kill Fleas With Sevin >>> >>> Killing flea populations is easy with Sevin Dust. This product works on a >>> variety of insects and is very effective in controlling fleas. The active >>> ingredient in Sevin Dust is carbaryl, an insecticide that kills over one >>> hundred insect species. Sevin Dust can be sprinkled in the yard on your >>> lawn, and also on fruit and vegetable bearing trees and plants as well as >>> shade trees, bushes and ornamental type plants. Some people put Sevin >>> Dust >>> on window sills to keep fleas from coming inside their homes. Sevin Dust >>> is >>> a highly poisonous product so care must be taken when handling it. It is >>> not >>> recommended that you use Sevin Dust on your pets, even though some people >>> do. >>> >>> Difficulty:EasyInstructions >>> Things You'll Need >>> Sevin Dust >>> Gloves >>> Mask >>> Goggles >>> Shaker bottle >>> >>> 1 Read the instructions and warnings on the product packaging. Sevin >>> Dust >>> is a poison. While it has been approved for use, you do not want the dust >>> on >>> your skin or in your eyes. More importantly, it is easy to inhale Sevin >>> Dust >>> as the powder is very fine. Wear a mask while working with this product. >>> >>> 2 Decide what areas you want to treat. Because Sevin Dust is so >>> versatile, >>> you can sprinkle it anywhere in your yard. The caution is that Sevin Dust >>> is >>> a wide spectrum insecticide, meaning it kills many different types of >>> insects. While you may not like fleas in your yard, other insects are >>> beneficial. Insects are killed when they ingest it, so put Sevin only in >>> the >>> places where you know the fleas are, and out of places that beneficial >>> insects such as lady bugs inhabit. >>> >>> 3 Sprinkle Sevin Dust on the areas you wish to treat. Put it into your >>> shaker bottle. Now shake the Sevin Dust on the areas you want treated. If >>> you have fleas coming into your home, treat the perimeter of your home by >>> sprinkling Sevin Dust where your home's foundation and ground meet. Place >>> Sevin Dust at the base of any doorways, being careful not to get it >>> inside >>> the door frame. Lastly, sprinkle Sevin Dust on your lawn. >>> >>> 4 Wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and soap when you are >>> finished. Also discard your mask, or if it is plastic, rinse it off. >>> Change >>> clothes and put your used clothing into the washing machine. >>> >>> Tips & Warnings >>> Use a container that has a shaker on top. The product is very fine, like >>> talcum powder, so a shaker enables you to put Sevin Dust exactly where it >>> is >>> needed. >>> >>> Sevin Dust is a poison. Use with caution and be careful not to inhale the >>> dust. If by accident you ingest Sevin Dust or get it in your eyes, >>> contact a >>> physician immediately. >>> >>> Read more: How to Kill Fleas With Sevin | eHow.com >>> http://www.ehow.com/how_4449090_kill-fleas-sevin.html#ixzz1Nxgaamtd >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org >>> [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaiMaiPG >>> Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 1:29 PM >>> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >>> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Pet Armor >>> >>> Rural wisdom is Sevin powder in the cat bedding and around the house. >>> On May 31, 2011, at 12:10 PM, Beth wrote: >>> >>> I need something new. Advantage just isn't working any more. Spent >>>> all day yesterday cleaning & combing cats to get rid of fleas & they >>>> just had Advantage 2 weeks ago! >>>> Frontline used to not kill the fleas, just make them sterile, is >>>> this still the case? I couldn't use it because my one cat scratched >>>> himself raw because the fleas were still crawling. >>>> Beth >>>> Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org<http://www.furkids.org/> >>>> >>>> --- On Tue, 5/31/11, Lorrie <felineres...@frontier.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> From: Lorrie <felineres...@frontier.com> >>>> Subject: [Felvtalk] Pet Armor >>>> To: feralfriendsonl...@yahoogroups.com >>>> Cc: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >>>> Date: Tuesday, May 31, 2011, 8:19 AM >>>> >>>> >>>> Have any of you used Pet Armor? It is supposed to be the exact same >>>> thing as Frontline Plus - Fipronil and S Methoprene - The Pet Armor >>>> site claims it is a generic for Frontline, and it is much cheaper. >>>> I'm seeing it advertised in all sorts of places now, so if any of >>>> you >>>> have used it and find that it works and is not harmful, please >>>> let me >>>> know. >>>> >>>> Lorrie >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Felvtalk mailing list >>>> Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >>>> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Felvtalk mailing list >>>> Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >>>> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org >>>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Felvtalk mailing list >>> Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >>> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Felvtalk mailing list >>> Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >>> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Felvtalk mailing list >> Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org >> > > _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
